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Chocolate Mint Cake Recipe

This lovely layered cake takes some time to prepare, but cake mix gives it a head start. The mint flavor is so refreshing after a holiday meal.—Debbie Taylor, White Bluff, Tennessee

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + coolingYIELD:16 servings

Chocolate Mint Cake Recipe

This lovely layered cake takes some time to prepare, but cake mix gives it a head start. The mint flavor is so refreshing after a holiday meal.—Debbie Taylor, White Bluff, Tennessee

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + coolingYIELD:16 servings

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)

1-1/3 cups water

3 eggs

1/2 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon mint extract

FILLING:

1/2 cup shortening

2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring

2 cups confectioners' sugar

15 chocolate-covered peppermint patties

FROSTING:

2 cups shortening

2/3 cup baking cocoa

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon mint extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

2. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.